Engineer Assc - Engineer Staff (Transmission Planning Engineer)

About the Role

Responsible for performing advanced engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform load flow analysis, congestion analysis, short circuit, and other planning studies as needs arise. Familiarity with tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen is a plus.
• Participate in competitive transmission windows and congestion analysis for generation acquisition.
• Conduct area-wide studies to assess necessary system improvements to address reliability deficiencies.
• Investigate problem areas and communicate findings to guide policy and financial decisions.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as needed.
• Follow company policies, practices, standards, and external regulations.
• Resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems, demonstrating ability to identify issues beyond normal routine.
• Communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams and develop presentations for stakeholders.
• Act as an active team member, networking with peers and resolving conflicts to build consensus.
• Make decisions within established standards and policies, while understanding associated risks.
• Understand AEP's organizational structure, budgeting, approval processes, and economic analysis techniques.
• Develop an understanding of utility regulation and financing.

Requirements

This position is posted at multiple grade levels with varying requirements:

• Engineer Assc (Grade 6): Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred.
• Engineer (Grade 7): Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with two or more years of related experience. A Master's degree in engineering may substitute for experience. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology must obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Engineer Sr (Grade 8): Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with four or more years of related experience, or a Master's/PhD with two or more years of experience. PE license is encouraged and preferred.
• Engineer Prin (Grade 9): Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with eight or more years of related experience, or a Master's/PhD with six or more years of experience. PE license is preferred.
• Engineer Staff (Grade 10): Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with ten or more years of related experience, or a Master's/PhD with eight or more years of experience. PE license is preferred.

*ABET: Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Location

On-site in New Albany, OH or Tulsa, OK.

Pay

• Engineer Assc: $84,000
• Engineer: $86,000 - $105,000
• Engineer Sr: $98,993 - $124,940
• Engineer Prin: $116,255 - $145,000
• Engineer Staff: $145,000 - $160,000

Benefits

AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Involves sitting most of the time but may require walking or standing for brief periods.